Engineering Manager - Microsoft environment - Paris

Responsibilities

• ▹Drive technical architecture: design robust software architectures and make critical technical choices for the squad
• ▹Implement solutions: jump in and write code to solve complex technical challenges alongside the small team
• ▹Mentor and develop: mentor software engineers within the squad, fostering a culture of learning and continuous growth
• ▹Simplify designs: simplify complex technical structures to improve maintainability, usability, and reliability
• ▹Collaborate cross-functionally: partner closely with product management and other teams to align technical strategies with business objectives
• ▹Deliver outcomes: take ownership of planning and delivering complex technical products, ensuring high-quality results

Requirements

• ▹Extensive hands-on experience in software development, including significant expertise in C#
• ▹At least 1 prior experience mentoring or managing small teams as a Team Lead or Manager
• ▹Skilled at providing technical direction, evaluating trade-offs, and making sound technical decisions
• ▹Fluent English speaker

Nice to have

• ▹Java expertise with willingness to evolve in a Microsoft environment
• ▹Command of French - a strong asset for the Paris office

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Flexible remote and hybrid working options
• ▹Competitive salary with a variable component tied to personal and company performance
• ▹Multiple learning and development opportunities, including Focus Fridays
• ▹Generous PTO and paid holidays
• ▹Mental health benefits

About the company

Shift delivers AI agents that transform insurers' most critical work, with a team spanning more than 50 countries. The Engineering stack includes .NET Core (C#), Python, Azure, Cosmos DB, and Service Bus.